Inking trough

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Inking \Ink"ing\, a.
   Supplying or covering with ink.
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   {Inking roller}, a somewhat elastic roller, used to spread
      ink over forms of type, copperplates, etc.

   {Inking trough} or {Inking table}, a trough or table from
      which the inking roller receives its ink.
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